Nice Astronomy Books you started off with?

Hi,

I have downloaded a lot of useful info and books from the net on Astronomy. Recently I turned my attention to get a good selection of recommended Astronomy books - ordered through from Easons.

Yesterday I got Norton's Star Atlas (Hardback). This looks likes a very good reference book with general information in a detailed sense about Astronomy in general, telescope workings, the solar system and of course detailed star charts.

I also got a more introductionary book labelled Starry Night. This is a ring binded version useful for outdoors and has some nice constellations for practical use. It also has some great advice on telescopes and general information.

What books did you find useful or interesting?

Hi thats an interesting post. I have a decent astronomical book collection at home however the same book that i return to again and again for info on the night sky is...' david Levys Gude To The Night Sky'...it used to be called ..'The Sky - A users Guide' its an excellent resource

I've got quite a large selection of astronomy books. Some I'd recommened are Stars & Planets by Ian Nicholson (in index format, A-Z, very good book), Handbook for Telescope Making by Neale E. Howard (old, but by far the best), and occasionally, Astronomy for Dummies, particularly when giving talks to school kids.

Seanie.

A book I find particularly useful, especially when outside is the "collins gem guide",its pocket sized and has a guide and map of each constellation..I think the latest incarnation is called "Stars"

I also have the collins gem guide, it's the only book I can use in the field with the scope without a small table, as you can very easily hold it in one hand.

Its great for picking out the constellations, double stars and the brighter deep sky objects. I found it particularily useful for star hopping.